Hackney Weightlifting Club - (Near Hackney, UK)

Emily Grant Ive been a member of BALDR for just over a year, and I can confidently say its been the best experience with exercise Ive ever had. The gym is incredibly inclusive, welcoming people of all fitness levels and backgrounds. (Super LGBT friendly)! Ben and David have created a wonderful environment thats supportive, welcoming and fun. They regularly host events that bring the community together, making it feel like more than just a gym. The absolute highlight, though, is the coaching staff. Every coach is amazing—theyre knowledgeable, attentive, and fantastic at giving cues that have helped me improve and ‘master’ (get close to doing) movements I never thought I could do. I cant recommend this gym enough if youre looking for a place that truly cares about your progress and makes CrossFit and fitness in general a joy!

Paul Had my first Reformer Pilates session with Val and it was fantastic. She was clear, patient and really supportive throughout, making sure I understood the movements and felt comfortable on the machine. It was a great full body workout, challenging but really rewarding. I left feeling stronger and more energised. Can’t wait for the next session!

zanna nzewi We go there for Taekwando classes for kids. Dont know much about gym itself. Looks very clean. Only downside i experienced that i had to wait about 5-10mins for someone to come to reception even after ringing a bell. When i needed to reful water fir kids i couldnt find water fountain as it was hidden in the corner.

Robert Fitzgerald Cool old school gym. Lots of great, high quality equipment- most of it quite old but that’s part of the charm! Clean and tidy and wasn’t too busy when I went at 4pm. Everything works as it should. Staff are friendly and happy to help.

Dominika Silva I’ve been attending Camberwell PureGym for a long time, and all the trainers are fantastic. However, one trainer really stands out — Joel. His classes, especially his cycle sessions, are absolutely outstanding. Highly recommend joining!

Pierre Berger I loved training at this calisthenics studio! The people are super friendly, and there’s a genuine sense of community. The instructors are knowledgeable, encouraging, and approachable, I especially enjoyed working with Anna, Kelly, and Mayoor. All the classes are well designed for both beginners and advanced practitioners. I was always impressed by how welcoming the studio is to newcomers, the teachers give extra attention to anyone just starting out, and everyone is super keen to help each other which reflects what a great place this is. Sadly I’m moving out of the area and I think the thing I’ll miss most is this studio!